CLARA BARTON

FUN FACTS

• Born on Christmas in 1821
• Died on April 12, 1912 at the age of 90 in Glen Echo Maryland
• She helped identify nearly 13,000 unknown union soldiers
• She started the American Red Cross
• Grew up in North Oxford Massachusetts
• She went out on the battlefield to help wounded soldiers

BRAVE

Clara Barton was brave because
she went out on the battlefield even though she could get badly injured or even die.

BRAVE

I can be brave like Clara Barton by trying new things. Also I can do things that are kind of dangerous.

Smart

Clara Barton was smart because she taught at many schools. Many of the schools she taught at she created for the poor.

SMART

I can be smart like Clara Barton by working hard in school and never stop learning.

SELFLESS

Clara Barton was selfless because
she made sure everyone was healthy and happy before herself. She helped many people with this method.

SELFLESS

I can be selfless like Clara Barton by helping and caring for others before myself. I can donate my time to help others.

“Tell the world as you tell me the story of the battlefield the story of the soilders suffering.”


Clara Barton